Valea Chioarului: population and statistics
Valea Chioarului has a population of 1,925 (2026) across 78.8 km², or 24.4 people per km². It ranks 2,389 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,925 residents
- 78.8 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Valea Chioarului ranks No. 62 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.69 km in Valea Chioarului, compared with an average of 5.63 km in Maramureș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.04 ‰ in Valea Chioarului, compared with an average of 0.50 ‰ in Maramureș County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Valea Chioarului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Valea Chioarului in numbers
Where is Valea Chioarului?
Population of Valea Chioarului over time
Valea Chioarului had 2,078 residents in 2016 and 1,925 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,980 |
| 2022 | 1,947 |
| 2023 | 1,940 |
| 2024 | 1,929 |
| 2025 | 1,960 |
| 2026 | 1,925 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,039 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Letca, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șomcuta Mare (8,058 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Valea Chioarului
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Valea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 677 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.69 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 32 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,128 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 990 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,457 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 514.3 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,265 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.9 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 784 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.27 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 139 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 99 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 861 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.0 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.60 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,180 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 154 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 701 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.8 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 305 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.8 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 449 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.04 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 477 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.04 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 124 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Chioarului | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Chioarului
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade32 · 16.2%
- Transport and storage22 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing20 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services20 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 9.6%
- Construction17 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 10.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings10 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 5.1%
- Accommodation9 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Chioarului?
Valea Chioarului has 1,925 residents (2026), ranking 2,389 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Chioarului?
Valea Chioarului covers 78.8 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Chioarului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Chioarului went from 2,078 to 1,925, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Valea Chioarului?
Valea Chioarului is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.412, longitude 23.468.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Chioarului?
In Valea Chioarului, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.69 km (2025), ranking 32 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Chioarului?
In Valea Chioarului, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.04 ‰ (2024), ranking 124 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Chioarului?
The nearest to Valea Chioarului are Letca (7.7 km), Boiu Mare (9.3 km), Șomcuta Mare (12 km), Mireșu Mare (12 km), Năpradea (12 km).